{"product_id":"2026-10-28-october-bokprat-the-wild-duck-by-henrik-ibsen-copy","title":"2026-10-28 – October Bokprat: The Wild Duck by Henrik Ibsen (Online)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eClass Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 28 (7:00-8:15 pm CT)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an online class hosted on Zoom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel of Instruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner Friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVesterheim hosts a monthly \u003cem\u003ebokprat\u003c\/em\u003e (book group) where we discuss Scandinavian authors and Scandinavian life. Join us in October for a discussion of \u003cem\u003eThe Wild Duck,\u003c\/em\u003e a play written in 1884 by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Wild Duck\u003c\/em\u003e, the idealistic son of a corrupt merchant exposes his father's duplicity, but in the process destroys the very people he wishes to save. It focuses on the Ekdal family, whose fragile peace is shattered by Gregers Werle, an idealist who insists on exposing hidden truths, leading to tragic consequences. The play was written in a realistic style, but literary scholars have pointed out the play's kinship with symbolism. It blends themes such as deception, betrayal, and the disillusionment of modern life with moments of comedy and satire, and is considered the first modern masterpiece in the genre of tragicomedy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegistrants should secure their own copy of the book (available for purchase soon through the Vesterheim Museum Store) and have read it prior to the discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdditional Supplies\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will need to provide a computer, laptop, or tablet with a camera and mic as well as a fast, reliable internet connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecial Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen registering for the class, please make sure to use the mailing and email addresses you'd like the Zoom meeting invitations sent to. You will receive links to the Zoom sessions by email sometime during the week prior to the class. If this class is a gift, please sign up with the recipient's mailing and email addresses or be prepared to forward the kit and all communications.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnrollment Deadline\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOctober 21, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Cancellation Policy\" href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/folk-art-school\/#cancellation-policy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Cancellation Policy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Scholarships and Discounts\" href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/exhibit\/scholarships-discounts\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn about Scholarships and Discounts.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Folk Art School Current Courses\" href=\"https:\/\/store.vesterheim.org\/pages\/folk-art-courses\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eReturn to Current Course Offerings.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesterheim Folk Art School","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43821752352842,"sku":"OL.2026.Q4.78","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/4712\/0202\/files\/pg73631.cover.medium_54fcfb19-acba-45d2-af4a-d918b1b39ed1.jpg?v=1786991232","url":"https:\/\/store.vesterheim.org\/products\/2026-10-28-october-bokprat-the-wild-duck-by-henrik-ibsen-copy","provider":"Vesterheim Museum Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}